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UPDATED Oct 17, 2026 at 10:10 AM ET
Oct 16, 2026 at 8:11 PM ET
North Korea says it tested AI-assisted torpedo system
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North Korea said it tested an AI-assisted torpedo system. The announcement came days after Pyongyang said it had test-fired two types of cruise missiles from a submarine.
WHO: North Korea
WHAT: North Korea said it tested an AI-assisted torpedo system.
WHEN: Reported Oct 17, 2026 at 12:51 AM ET
WHERE: North Korea
WHY: The reason for the test was not reported.
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